Bar-B-Q picks?

[Bill F]

Hi all,
Sometime ago i got some Bogota Picks from Raimundo and was over the moon with the craftsmenship and the workability of them.
Having read lots of topics on making home made picks i thought i would give it a go since work has been a little slow just lately.
So Bar-B-Q Picks ? well looking around the house for something to make my new picks with i was getting desperate i thought i might have to buy something so my last place of call was the kithchen drawer and eh presto several bar-b-q sticks . Thet were a little on the thick side but strong enough to manipulate into a pick.
My final result after several hours of grinding filing and sanding i came up with this set designed from the bogota (not anywhere near as good ) but they work and they perform well on most euro profile 5/6 pin cylinder and some padlocks .
Have a look at the pic below and give us some feedback to your thoughts

[JackNco]

nice! very nice, any chance of a clearer picture(s)

See what kind of finish u got on them and closeups of the business end.

[raimundo]

is that angle any better or is that some adaptation to euro locks or the size of your hands? Im looking at the angle of the handles. Is there is an advantage in it, or is it just personal style?

[Bill F]

Thanks for the reply`s guys im afraid im not very good with cameras so i had another go and hear they are


Ray: the angle was adapted soley for myself and to fit my hands.The long shank was to cover my index and middle finger with my thumb running along the top towards the pick end and the tiny angle at the bottom was so that it curved slightly around my middle finger to help with support.

Jacknco: thanks for the comment they have a very good finish on them smooth and shiny and work pretty well too.Will try and get some close ups soon for you(if i can work out the camera)
Thanks further comments welcome